The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Medical Corps) Robert M. Moore, Jr. (ASN: 0-59530), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Battery, 24th Division Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, on 16 July 1950, Tuman Ri, Korea. When instructions were issued for Headquarters Battery personnel and all others near the Battalion Command Post to form a line of fire and advance it southward against the enemy left flank, Captain Moore joined the leading element of the attack in order to provide immediate medical assistance to the wounded. As the attack advanced over an area swept by enemy small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire, Captain Moore continued among the forward elements under fire. He gave the wounded prompt and skilled medical aid. Captain Moore issued the necessary instructions for the evacuation of the wounded to his battalion aid station, but he remained forward until the enemy was forced to retreat and the area was cleared. Captain Moore returned to the rear where he continued to give medical assistance to the wounded. Later that night he was seriously wounded in en attempt to evacuate the wounded through an enemy road block. He died the following morning as the result of his wounds. This act of conspicuous gallantry in action on the part of Captain Moore reflects the highest possible credit on himself and the military service.